Laurentian VP Answers the Call of Duty as a Reservist

Posted November 9, 2021

As we sit in November 2021, March 2020 and the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic feels so far away. Lockdowns loomed, toilet paper was scarce and no one was really sure where this crisis would take us. In this time of extraordinary uncertainty, Stephen Coe, vice-principal at Laurentian Public School, responded to the call of […]

November 11 and 12 Instructional Support Days

Posted November 9, 2021

This information is for secondary students (Grade 9 to 12) and their families. We would like to remind Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) families of the changes to the school day schedule on November 11 and 12 in the modified semester calendar. Students will not attend school in person on November 11 and 12. […]

Reviewing Our Library Collections

Posted November 8, 2021

We are committed to preparing our students for success in the world in which they will live and work. With this in mind, we must ensure that the learning and development of our students are guided and supported by up-to-date and relevant resources and supports. This includes the books that are available to them at […]

In Conversation with Students: An Interview with the Director of Education

Posted November 8, 2021

For Amelia and Vivian, two Grade 6 students from Empire Public School in Waterloo, it was an opportunity to ask the Director of Education their burning questions. For the Director of Education jeewan chanicka, it was an opportunity to hear directly from Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) students, about what matters to them. This […]

An Attitude of Gratitude | Caring/Coping/Connecting

Posted November 3, 2021

The newest edition of Caring/Coping/Connecting focuses on how we can all feel grateful by focusing on the positives in our lives, no matter how small they may seem. Research shows us that feeling grateful and expressing gratitude makes us happier, healthier, and more able to tolerate stress and tough situations. In other words, it increases […]

EDSS Picture Day is coming!!

Posted November 3, 2021

Save the date Lancers!! Photo Day is Tuesday, Dec 7th. Grad Photos are Jan 3 – 7, 2022 More details will be sent in the coming weeks.

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Fall 2021

Posted November 2, 2021

Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) – Fall 2021   For the 2021-22 school year, grade 10, 11 and non-graduating grade 12 students will be provided with the opportunity to fulfill their literacy graduation requirement. The common way students earn this literacy requirement is by writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT).     The […]

WRDSB flags at half-mast for the Late Honourable William G. Davis

Posted November 1, 2021

The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) Education Centre and school buildings will join other Ontario government establishments in flying the Canadian flag at half-mast on Thursday, November 4, 2021 for the memorial service of the Late Honourable William G. Davis, 18th Premier of Ontario, 1971 – 1985. William G. Davis passed away on August […]

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